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Well normally it’s like this – You put your head outside, the wind’s gusting and trying to blow your wig off, the wind sock’s trying to go in three different directions at once and you think to yourself “Ah, Tim must be on his way in to the school”.

Well not today, it was a pefectly calm afternoon, the wind dropped away and Tim was ready, so solo I sent him.

Here’s one we nearly forgot, just came across this picture taken of Zahid the day he passed his R44 Type Rating Skills Test with Duncan back in September last year. Well it’s never to late to say well done Zahid!

After many frustrating delays for weather Malcolm finally had his day. A few engine offs, three perfect circuits and solo I sent him. Of course I’d like to make some jovial reference to Malcolm’s “steady hands” or the “surgical precision” of the flying but all that’s needed is a big well done from the team at Aeromega.

It was with great sadness that we learned of Michael Barratt’s death in May last year.

Michael had been fighting cancer for the previous 2 years and seemed to have been making great progress with his treatment. Michael loved flying and whilst he had to work incredibly hard to get his licence, he developed into a very competant PPL. He achieved his great ambition when he acquired a brand new R44 G-WEAT in 2009.

Michael was very popular with our other customers and particularly with the staff. Duncan often had to fight off both Ian and Ali to be Michael’s safety pilot on the many happy trips to some wonderful places. These were great occasions as we invariably got fed, Michaels preparation was always extremely thorough and we always had great fun.

Michael epitomised the enthusiastic PPL determined to make the most of his opportunity despite his failing health. He was only 59 but during the short time he had G-WEAT, he certainly stretched himself to gain as much experience as possible.